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Kubota RTV-XG850
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RTV-XG850 key specs
| Engine power | 54 hp (40.3 kW), net, General Purpose |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 64.4 km/h (40 mph), General Purpose |
| Cargo box capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg), General Purpose |
| Towing capacity | General Purpose: 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) on the flat; 1,550 lb (703 kg) on a slope |
| Seats | 2 |
About the RTV-XG850
As part of Kubota’s renowned RTV line of workhorse utility vehicles, the Sidekick is ready to work on the farm, around the pasture and in the woods with industry-leading durability and performance. A powerful 54 net HP gasoline engine takes work performance and efficiency to all-new levels by providing unprecedented acceleration and fast travel speed. With this kind of speed and versatility, you’ll get more work done in less time, leaving you with plenty of time to relax and take in your view.
RTV-XG850 specifications
Engine8
| Engine type | 2-cylinders, 4-cycle, Gas, DOHC |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 851 cc |
| Engine power, net | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Torque | 48.7 lb-ft (66 N·m) at 5,400 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Battery | 650 cold-cranking amps; 56 amp-hours |
| Headlights | LED (High-Low) with 2 reflectors |
| Fuel tank | 32.7 L (8.64 US gal) |
Transmission and drive12
| Transmission | CVT PLUS (CVT with centrifugal clutch) |
|---|---|
| Gear selection | Hi-Lo range forward, neutral, reverse |
| Top speed | 64.4 km/h (40 mph) |
| Differential lock - front axle | Limited-slip differential |
| Differential lock - rear axle | Foot operated differential lock |
| Steering | Speed sensitive Electric Power Steering |
| Type of front suspension | Independent, Dual A-arms with coil over shock |
| Front suspension travel | 9 in (229 mm) |
| Type of rear suspension | Independent with coil over shock |
| Rear suspension travel | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc brake |
| Parking brake | Rear wheel, hand operated |
Cargo box8
| Material | Steel |
|---|---|
| Width | 57.5 in (1,465 mm) |
| Length | 40.5 in (1,030 mm) |
| Depth | 11.4 in (290 mm) |
| Volume | 15.2 cu ft (0.43 m³) |
| Maximum payload capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) |
| Dumping system | Manual |
| Power lift | Optional electric hydraulic power lift |
Dimensions and weight16
| Ground clearance, front | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance, rear | 9.4 in (238 mm) |
| Length | 117 in (2,973 mm) General Purpose, without the bumper; 119.6 in (3,093 mm) Worksite and Special, with the bumper |
| Width | 63.2 in (1,605 mm) |
| Overall height | 79.5 in (2,020 mm), with the ROPS |
| Wheelbase | 80.5 in (2,045 mm) |
| Weight | 1,770 lb (803 kg), dry |
| Turning radius | 13.1 ft (4 m) |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) on the flat; 1,550 lb (703 kg) on a slope |
| Maximum payload capacity | 1,408 lb (639 kg) |
| Tread centers, front | 52 in (1,320 mm) |
| Tread centers, rear | 52 in (1,320 mm) |
| Tires, ATV, front | 25x10-12, 6-ply |
| Tires, ATV, rear | 25x10-12, 6-ply |
| Tires, HDWS, front | 25x10-12, 6-ply (Worksite in orange, desert sand or stone gray; Special); optional (General Purpose; Worksite in camouflage) |
| Tires, HDWS, rear | 25x10-12, 6-ply (Worksite in orange, desert sand or stone gray; Special); optional (General Purpose; Worksite in camouflage) |
Operator station and other12
| Type | General Purpose, Worksite, Special or Rancher Package |
|---|---|
| Body colour | Orange (General Purpose); orange, desert sand, stone gray or RealTree AP camouflage (Worksite); black (Special); orange, camouflage, desert sand, stone gray or black (Rancher Package) |
| Tubular overhead structure | 2 in (50.8 mm) |
| Seat belts | 3-point |
| Certification | SAE J2194 and OSHA ROPS standards |
| Maximum noise level at operator's ear | 89.8 dB(A) |
| Seating | 2 |
| Front guard | Optional (General Purpose); standard (Worksite, Special) |
| Alloy wheel | Optional (General Purpose; Worksite in camouflage); standard on orange alloy-wheel models and stone gray, optional on the others (Worksite in orange, desert sand or stone gray); standard (Special) |
| Steering tilt | Not available (General Purpose); standard (Worksite, Special) |
| Spray-on bed liner | Not available (General Purpose); standard (Worksite, Special) |
| Rancher Package | Soft grip handles, interior rear-view mirror, RTV side view mirror kit (ROPS), plastic bumper, bush guard, rear bumper, under guard, rear mud flaps, Rancher badge and more |
From Kubota Canada’s RTV-XG850 brochure (Oct 2022) for the RTV-XG850, read Oct 27, 2026. Options and attachments change some figures; ask us before you buy.
For RTV-XG850 owners
Operator's manual
Kubota Canada publishes the operator's manual for the RTV-XG850 Sidekick.
Open the operator's manual (PDF) ↗Utility vehicles near this size
We carry only the RTV-XG850 from Kubota’s RTV-XG850 series, so this row shows the utility vehicles on our site nearest in weight, one smaller and two larger.

RTV520
- 17.4 hp net
- 40 km/h top speed
- General Purpose

RTV-XG850
- 54 hp net
- 64.4 km/h top speed
- General Purpose

RTV-X
- 23.3 hp
- 40 km/h top speed
- Standard

RTV-X1130 Worksite
- 24.8 hp
- 40 km/h top speed
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